The dietary supplement market is overwhelming. Store shelves are filled with so many brands and so many claims that it’s sometimes difficult to make the best choice. But just as in medical treatment, the more informed you are about supplements, the better choices you’ll make for your health. And if you’re just beginning to utilize natural medicine, this section provides a good place to get the basics on nature’s remedies.

Licorice Supplement vs. H. Pylori Infection
The Latest Niacin News
Tocotrienols: Vitamin E’s Better Half
Vitamin D May Support Depression Medication
Looking to Lutein for Better Vision
Are Multivitamins Safe?
B Vitamin Beneficial for Failing Hearts
Do Omega-3 Fats Support Heart Health?
Finding the Vitamin C Sweet Spot
Does Vitamin D Prevent Fractures?
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Tame Inflammation
Vitamin D May Help Fight Serious Infection
Interpreting the New Vitamin D and Calcium Recommendations
Vitamin D Dosing Done Right
For People with High Blood Pressure, Magnesium Matters
A New Cholesterol - Lowering Supplement: Fermented Garlic
Tapping into Vitamin D Benefits
Vitamin D May Extend Lifespan
"D" for Depression
New Study No Reason to Ditch Dietary Supplements
Natural Support to Relieve Work Stress
Ginkgo May Soothe Dementia Symptoms
Vitamin B5 Derivative Lowers Cardiac Risk
Broad Spectrum Vitamin E May Prevent Heart Disease
Supplements May Support Brain Recovery after Stroke
Supplement with a Long Name May Shorten Sick Days
How Do I Pick Supplements?
B Vitamins Protect Aging Brains
Winter Blues? Try Fish Oil
Choline: An Essential B-Complex Nutrient?
A Healthy Person’s Guide to Vitamins & Minerals (Part 2)
A Healthy Person’s Guide to Vitamins & Minerals (Part 1)
What Makes a Good Multivitamin?
Do Weight-Loss Supplements Work?
Juicy Options to Get Your D
Are Herbal Supplements Safe? A Healthnotes Newswire Opinion
Boning Up on Calcium
Everyday Vitamins for Women
Pregnancy & Supplement Safety
Feeling Blue? Zinc May Help You
Can Vitamin D Prevent the Flu?
Things to Know About Vitamin D
Supplement Safety Myths & Facts
Probiotics: Optimize Your Digestive Health
Know the Facts About Drug-Supplement Interactions
Ginkgo Doesn’t Help Brain Function? Not So Fast
To C or Not to C?
Finding the Folic Acid, Vitamin B Balance
L-Tryptophan Is Back
A Closer Look at B-Vitamins and Cancer Risk
Creatine Gives Muscles a Boost
Nutrients as Anti-Aging Agents
Vitamin D Gives the Brain a Boost
Surprising Deficiencies, Even with Supplements
Daily D Good Bone Defense
Heart-Healthy B Vitamins Also Protect Eyes
Zinc: The Antioxidant That’s Stronger than Iron
FDA Rule Regulates Quality of Dietary Supplements
Omega-3s: Counting the Ways to Obtain These Essential Fats
How Beneficial Are Vitamin and Mineral Supplements?
Probiotic May Reduce Sick Days
Is Your Supplement Shopping Unregulated?
Safety Review: Vitamins C and E
Tips for Reducing Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin C Good for Gout
Potassium, Stroke, & Racial Inequality
Phytoestrogen Supplements & IVF
Multivitamins as HIV Treatment
Ginkgo Does Not Cause Bleeding
Licorice Compound Potential Treatment for SARS
Potassium Improves Health
Garlic Reduces Free Radical Damage
Negative Echinacea Study Draws Unfair Editorial Comment--an Opinion
Supplement Labeling and the FDA
Alarm Over Folic Acid Based on Weak Evidence
Study Flaws Cast Doubt on Claims of Vitamin E Danger
St. John’s Wort for More than just Depression
FDA Acknowledges Health Benefits of Omega-3
Mixed up About Multivitamins?
Survey Finds More People Using Daily Supplements
Vitamin C Deficiency Not Uncommon in the US
Supplements and Prescription Drugs Interactions
Herbal Medicines Interfere with Lab Tests, Prescription Meds
European Standards Gone Awry
Facts about DHEA Supplements
Side Effects from Dietary Supplements?
Quality of Probiotic Supplements Questioned
Health Benefits of Intravenous Nutrient Therapy
New Regulations for “Body Building” Supplements
Can Nutritional Supplements Help Stop Crime?
Institute of Medicine Evaluates Safety of Dietary Supplements
Negative Results in Antioxidant-Heart Study Challenged
All Adults Should Take a Daily Multivitamin
FDA Recalls Herbal Remedies
Good News and Bad about Probiotics
Scientific Research Validates Use of Many Popular Herbs
Study on Medicinal and Supplemental Use
Clinical Recommendations on Supplements Use
Quality Fish Oil

The health information contained in this site is not intended as medical advice and should not be considered a substitute for appropriate medical care. Any products mentioned in studies cited in Healthnotes articles are not necessarily endorsed by Bastyr. As with any product, consult with a natural health practitioner to discuss what may be best for you.

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